Soccer Highlights and Grand Finale

Ellison determination on her face and Coach Dawn looking on for a swell goal kick by the Princess.

Sweet Jacilyn, RJ's little sister, a good sport at every game this season.

Alyssa in her usual "falling back" position, friend Bailey in right foreground.

Actually kicking the ball!

Drew in the background with the bench - an Assistant Coach needs both arms and both legs!

The boys watching the ball, Alyssa watching the boys, hmmm! Neighbor friends - Aiden and Cooper.

Look at that smile, I think she likes this soccer stuff!

Alyssa's first trophy - she is so proud!

Trophy clad Eagles - Kaden, Darren, Christopher, Alyssa and RJ - Way to go!

Dad and daughter, "Coach" mug and trophy - what a great soccer season!

Soccer - 5/9/09

Today was CAP (Coaches Athletic Program) Day as well as Photo Day and a soccer game - what a cluster!

What do you do when they are running an hour behind for photos? Ring-around-the Rosy of course! Special note: The BOYS started this and Alyssa joined in :)

The Chick-fil-A cow gives Alyssa a hug of encouragement before the game.

This is what is says on the back of ALL the coaches shirts - I think it's pretty well said.

Our team namesake, the Eagle was also watching today, flying over in this shot.

Alyssa was excited to have her face painted after the game, a flower, such a girl!

Another special treat was running into Jake - nothing beats sharing cotton candy with an old friend!

Go Eagles - look at that tall girl!

Soccer Game - 4/25/09

I said I would try not bore you with soccer shots, but the truth is that soccer has taken over our lives! Soccer was supposed to be a Dad and Daughter experience but we have found out that with practice twice a week and games every Saturday, it takes the Team! So here's Saturday's game, another great game for the Eagles! And there will probably be many, many more soccer shots - our season ends June 1st in case you were wondering!

It's hard to see in this photo, but I got tickled seeing hot pink toenail polish and shin guards so close together. Getting these socks on is definitely a two person operation!

Alyssa chatting with her team mate and thoroughly enjoying her time on the bench.

A "coachable" moment - hmmm?

Alyssa again getting close to the action. I said today that Alyssa likes everything about soccer except kicking the ball! It is a great experience for her and Momma is fine if she doesn't get right in there, less stitches, right?!?!

First Soccer Game

Alyssa had her first soccer game on Saturday, here's our girl at home getting ready. Notice the new "Soccer Girl Do" much better for running with the wind!

Here's a line up, Assistant Coach, Drew, is the last one on the left.

Alyssa gets pretty close to the action.

Alyssa running for the ball, Dad full of enthusiasm, a perfect moment captured!

The Bench - we also spent plenty of time here. Darren is raising his hand because he wants to play. Alyssa and Caden are a little more interested in their water bottles :)

Daughter and Dad sharing some grapes after the game - way to go Eagles! Great first game!

Soccer, Again!

I'll try not to bore you with soccer shots this season but this week we had a new camera lens, a new team shirt and decent weather without any gnats, so I was ready to capture some action!

Alyssa could hardly contain her excitement of being "#1" - all that her precious, modest, little ego needed - Ha!

A big kick - the other excitement about the new team shirt is that we are sponsored by Chick-fil-A, Alyssa's favorite restaurant. Chick-fil-A and #1 - it's impossible to do any better than that!

Drew has also received a promotion - he is now the Assistant Coach. This is apparently what assistants do, tie shoes while little boys beat their heads - poor guy!

I liked this shot - Alyssa scores!

And last but certainly not least - my two favorite people in the WHOLE WORLD!

Soccer Girl!

Alyssa had her first Soccer practice yesterday - Wow, was it eye-opening! Coach Fleming is going to have her work cut out for her. Alyssa was such a good listener, she made us proud!

Stretching . . .

Always time for a thumbs up for her adoring fans!

Adoring fan and Soccer Dad

She looked like a real athlete carrying the ball - where did that come from?!?!? If you can see the white goals in the background this is the size of the field she will be playing on. They play 3 on 3, no goalie and they don't keep score (yeah, right!). Seems like a great way to start to me. More photos to come of Soccer Girl!

Alyssa going for a goal . . .

Score - woo hoo!!!